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TA6 6DA

Sterling Way

North Petherton

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Overview

Postcode TA6 6DA is located in a rural town, within the North Petherton ward of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Stockmoor & North Petherton area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 123 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stockmoor & North Petherton is £57,414 per year. The nearest station is Bridgwater, about 3.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
123
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
26%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

Stockmoor & North Petherton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,861 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Stockmoor & North Petherton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 123 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26%

Approximately 26.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Stockmoor & North Petherton is £57,414 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from TA6 6DA.

Flood risk

No risk

Stockmoor & North Petherton near TA6 6DA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bridgwater located about 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
251
Population density
2,853.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
83.7(+151%)
Public order
18.92(+189%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.2(+22%)
Other theft
5.82(+3%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.37(-33%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
229
90.87%
Other White
9
3.57%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
4
1.59%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.79%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.79%
Total population: 252

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
54
26.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
19.32%
Level 3 (A level)
36
17.39%
Level 4+ (Degree)
34
16.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
9.18%
Total 16+ residents: 207

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
35
33.65%
Owns outright
30
28.85%
Social rents from council
17
16.35%
Other social rented
10
9.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
9.62%
Total households: 104

Property prices in North Petherton

Median price£284,975
Price per sq ft£283
Sales (last 12 months)148
Typical range (middle 50%)£235K – £381K

Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £284,975 (about £283 per square foot) in North Petherton area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,880 up to £775,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North Petherton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached61£385,000£288
Semi-Detached47£260,000£295
Terraced37£232,500£268
Flats3£143,000£231

10-year price trendmedian sale price in North Petherton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Petherton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£258,000£117,250£202,498£164,000
2017£275,500£105,000£189,975£170,000
2018£295,000£116,000£200,000£181,500
2019£298,725£126,500£205,000£174,995
2020£276,000£123,000£211,495£189,000
2021£294,995£117,500£225,000£196,000
2022£344,998£140,000£268,250£240,000
2023£360,000£125,000£260,000£233,750
2024£355,000£137,500£264,750£212,500
2025£387,250£129,000£262,000£240,500
2026£385,000£129,000£235,000£230,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Petherton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Petherton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£209£162£180£209
2017£213£159£213£201
2018£223£188£235£219
2019£223£202£229£224
2020£234£222£253£219
2021£252£197£265£248
2022£302£199£325£284
2023£301£158£300£288
2024£291£243£291£291
2025£282£186£304£269
2026£288£254£280£269
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Petherton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for North Petherton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA6 6DA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA6 6DA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Jul 202612, Sterling Way, Bridgwater, TA6 6DADetachedFreehold£390,000
19 Jun 202632, Sterling Way, Bridgwater, TA6 6DADetachedFreehold£309,995
11 May 202647, Sterling Way, Bridgwater, TA6 6DATerracedFreehold£267,500
30 Jun 202526, Sterling Way, Bridgwater, TA6 6DADetachedFreehold£345,000
11 Jul 202520, Guinea Close, Bridgwater, TA6 6HSDetachedFreehold£340,000

Schools

In the TA6 6DA postcode area, located within Stockmoor & North Petherton, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TA6 6DA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicablePetherton Park SchoolOther independent special school

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryNorth Petherton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

1.0 miPrimaryNorth Newton Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TA6 6DA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TA6 6DA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miLondis125 Fore Street, Bridgwater, TA6 6SBWalking directions to Londis
0.5 miTesco Express68 Fore Street, Bridgwater, TA6 6QAWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Somerset district.

Band A£1,707
Band B£1,992
Band C£2,276
Band D£2,561
Band E£3,130
Band F£3,699
Band G£4,268
Band H£5,121

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for TA6 6DA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Member of parliament

Ashley Fox

Bridgwater - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictSomersetE06000066
Parliamentary ConstituencyBridgwaterE14001126
WardNorth PethertonE05014376
ParishNorth PethertonE04008637
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Stockmoor & North PethertonE02006074
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sedgemoor 014DE01029143
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced2022-07-01

Frequently asked questions about TA6 6DA

Is TA6 6DA (Stockmoor & North Petherton) safe?

The area around TA6 6DA records about 123 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near TA6 6DA?

The median sale price around TA6 6DA in Stockmoor & North Petherton is £284,975 (about £283 per square foot) based on 148 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TA6 6DA?

There are 3 schools close to TA6 6DA, including Petherton Park School (Requires improvement), North Petherton Primary School (Good) and North Newton Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around TA6 6DA?

TA6 6DA scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,861 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TA6 6DA (Stockmoor & North Petherton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bridgwater covering TA6 6DA is Ashley Fox (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election.